Palakkad: the landlocked granary district that opens Kerala through a mountain gap
Background
Palakkad, the district where the Sreekrishnapuram case now before the Kerala High Court arose, is one of the fourteen districts of Kerala and has no coastal line. The district opens the State to the rest of the country through the Palakkad Gap, a break in the Western Ghats with a width of 32 to 40 kilometres. Palakkad is one of the main granaries of Kerala and its economy is primarily agricultural. Its geographical position, historical background, educational status and tourism sites give the district a distinct character within the State.
Districts in Kerala:
14
Width of the Palakkad Gap:
32 to 40 km
Coastline:
None
Mainstay of the economy:
Agriculture
Why it matters for exams: The Palakkad Gap, the district's landlocked position and its role as a granary are repeatedly asked in Kerala PSC geography papers.
Kerala PSCUPSC
In plain words
Palakkad Gap Palghat Gap — A natural break in the Western Ghats that forms the main land route between Kerala and Tamil Nadu.